Fans across the country adore Michael Symon for his big, charismatic personality and his seriously delicious food. But there's one thing Michael is known for above all else: his unabashed love of meat. A devoted carnivore, Michael calls the cuisine at his six Midwestern restaurants "meat-centric." Now, in Michael Symon's Carnivore, he combines his passion and expertise in one stellar cookbook.

Michael gives home cooks just the right amount of key information on breeds, cuts, and techniques to help them at the meat counter and in the kitchen, and then lets loose with fantastic recipes for beef, pork, poultry, lamb, goat, and game. Favorites include Broiled Porterhouse with Garlic and Lemon, Ribs with Cleveland BBQ Sauce, Braised Chicken Thighs with Kale and Chiles, Lamb Moussaka, and Bacon-Wrapped Rabbit Legs. Recipes for sides that enhance the main event, like Apple and Celeriac Salad and Sicilian Cauliflower, round out the book.

Michael's enthusiasm and warmth permeate the text, and with 75 beautiful color photographs, Michael Symon's Carnivore is a rich and informative cookbook for every meat lover.

About the Author

Michael Symon is a cohost of ABC’s The Chew and, on Food Network, an Iron Chef on IronChef America and a host of All-Star Academy. He is the chef and co-owner of Lola and Lolita in Cleveland, Roast in Detroit, and numerous locations of B Spot Burgers and Bar Symon. He is the author of Michael Symon’sLive to Cook, Michael Symon’s Carnivore, and Michael Symon’s 5 in 5.

Editorial Reviews

James Beard Award-winning chef Symon owns several acclaimed restaurants in the Midwest and is an Iron Chef of Food Network's Iron Chef America. His second cookbook has meat-centric chapters ("Beef," "Pork," "Lamb and Goat," "Poultry," and "Game") that contain shopping advice and suggested cooking methods for individual cuts. Complimentary sides including Tomato Salad with Red Onion and Dill are secondary to such globally influenced mains as Smoked Pork Butt with Habanero Glaze and Goat Ragu with Pappardelle. VERDICT Symon fans and readers who liked Rick Tramonto's Steak with Friends will enjoy these hearty meat dishes. The recipes pose few shopping challenges, but they demand a sizable equipment inventory.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Very informative on how to shop and cook different cuts of meat. The side dished are very tasty as well! Recommend for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of cooking meat the right way!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

On a scale of 1-10, I would rate Michael Symon's Carnivore a 20. I have "(N)oodles" of cookbooks, and Carnivore is my best and favorite. All cookbooks should be this well written. My highest compliments to Chef Symon.

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